Josephine Sets US and UK Theatrical Release Dates

Sumerian Pictures has released the official trailer for Josephine, a psychological drama about an eight-year-old girl who witnesses a violent crime in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and struggles with its aftermath. Written and directed by Beth de Araújo, the film stars Mason Reeves alongside Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, with US theatrical releases beginning November 20, 2026, and a nationwide expansion planned for December 4.

The film explores how the traumatic experience changes Josephine's behavior and strains her family as her parents try to help her feel safe while confronting their own fears. The story also examines their struggle to pursue justice after a crime that leaves their young daughter unable to process what she has witnessed, according to the film's official synopsis.

Reeves plays Josephine, while Tatum and Chan portray her parents. The supporting cast includes Philip Ettinger, Syra McCarthy and Eleanore Pienta. The film draws on de Araújo's childhood experience of witnessing a violent crime alongside her father in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, connecting the story's family conflict with the lasting psychological effects of violence.

Josephine received both the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition.

According to The Future of the Force, the film subsequently screened in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. It also received its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on October 13, 2026.

The UK and Irish theatrical release is scheduled for November 20, 2026, under the Curzon banner, according to The Future of the Force. The announcement gives the film a release date in those markets that coincides with its initial US theatrical opening, although the US release will expand nationwide later.

De Araújo returns to feature filmmaking after Soft & Quiet, her debut feature, which premiered at SXSW. With Josephine, she centers the narrative on a child's response to a disturbing experience and the difficulties adults face when attempting to restore a sense of security. The film's central conflict develops as Josephine's distress manifests in increasingly troubling behavior and her parents disagree over how best to support her.

David Kaplan, Josh Peters, de Araújo, Marina Stabile, Tatum, Chan, Mark H. Rapaport, Josh Beirne-Golden and Crystine Zhang are credited as producers. Sumerian Pictures is handling the film's US release, while Curzon will distribute it in UK and Irish cinemas. The US theatrical rollout begins November 20, followed by nationwide distribution on December 4, 2026.